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One year on from Nepal’s Gen Z movement: Is the country moving towards its goals?

Kathmandu Candlelight Vigil Marks Gen Z Protest Anniversary
People light candles during a candlelight vigil at the Birendra International Convention Centre (BICC) in Baneshwor to remember those who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests in September 2025, on the first anniversary of the movement. Source: SIPA USA / Ambir Tolang/JNA Press / Ambir Tolang/Sipa USA

A year has passed since thousands of young people took to the streets across Nepal, demanding good governance and an end to corruption.


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A year has passed since thousands of young people took to the streets across Nepal, demanding good governance and an end to corruption.


Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

The Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9 last year left dozens dead and led to widespread damage to public infrastructure.

As Nepal marks the first anniversary of the movement, Gen Z participants reflect on whether the country is moving in the direction of the goals and aspirations that drove the protests.

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